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July 12, 2012

5th Annual Independents' Day.

The 5th annual Independents’ Day takes place on Saturday, September 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Gay Street and Pearl Alley in downtown Columbus. Presented by Gateway Film Center, this all ages festival celebrates indie culture, commerce, and creativity by offering live music on four stages, artists, crafters, dancers, street performers, restaurants, food trucks/carts, beer tents, and a kids area.

New This YearA free Independents’ Day mobile phone app will launch in August. Other new elements include a dance stage, an Ohio-grown short film festival, a local author fair, a Fashion Collection area with apparel and accessories from local fashion designers, a craft vending machine, a social media corral, and a comedy show.

Vendor ApplicationsThe application deadline for musicians and vendors is August 1. Dancer applications are due on September 1. Click here to apply.

Volunteer OpportunitiesPeople who are interested in volunteering at Independents’ Day can sign up for a shift here.